mini-mooning in the county

Charleston Lake

Before heading out to Prince Edward County we spent a few nights right after the wedding at my parents cottage on Charleston Lake with a few friends - decompressing, drinking and recounting all the hilarious tales from our wedding day. It was everything we needed - a couple days on the lake in the sunshine with friends and family while we were all glowing with excitement from the big day but also exhausted from all the planning/organizing/emotions.

Kingston

Onward to Kingston for one night. Visiting our favourite restaurants and exploring a new dancing joint which coincidentally is in the same building where I lived for 3 years. Luckily, my university roommate and her beau were in Kingston for one night as well. We had SO much fun together - walking the streets where we used to run bar to bar.

The next morning we had lunch at a Kingston favourite - Pan Chancho with two great friends. A quick stop at the skate shop for P to get a new deck lead us to meet the shop owner and get some incredible recommendations for the county - about an hours drive later and we’re at the first recommendation.

We may not follow a routine regularly but we’ve created one that works while we travel. While Park skates, I explore, shop and snap a few photographs. This worked perfectly in PEC. I love exploring antique shops and leisurely perusing boutiques, stopping randomly to capture moments that catch my eye. Picton is filled with staggering snapshots - overflowing gardens, victorian homes and unique antique stores - there is no shortage of awe-inspiring imagery.

We rented bikes from a shop right down the street from our airbnb in Wellington and toured a hand full of wineries. It was an insanely hot day but made cooler by chilled wine and breezy bike rides.

The next day was just as hot so we took our tiguan on the road and explored the county by car. First stop, coffee in Bloomfield which serendipitously lead us to meet a lovely barista who planned our entire day for us while concocting 2 triple shot americanos. A quick skate sesh in Picton for P, more vintage shops for me, then to Waupoos cidery for lunch (and flights of cider), and swimming at little bluff in South Bay. It was incredible. It was so hot that by the time we made it for a swim we were so tired and dazed that we had to take a nap in the car before meandering down the side of the bluff.

Husband looking handsome.

Back in Wellington by dinner time. Relaxed and refreshed in the airbnb until we moseyed the streets of Wellington - just as we did every night - before ending up at the Drake Devonshire. It was Friday night by now and they had an insanely talented musician playing live music. We drank and laughed in a haze of how relaxing the past few days had been.

field notes

Kingston | Atomica for drinks, Woodenheads for dinner, Drinks at Canteen, Dancing at Trinity, Brunch at Pan Chanco

Prince Edward County | Lake on the Mountain for drinks & charcuterie boards, Bloomfield for coffee, The Drake Devonshire for dinner (x3), Beacon Bike + Brew for coffee and lunch, Little bluff in South Bay for swimming, Waupoos Cidery for drinks, eats and a view | Wineries: Closson Chase, Gravel Hill, Grange, Norman Hardie

takeaway: take. it. in.